The Bret Baier Podcast

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All-Star Panel: Iran War Escalation & The Democratic Party’s Identity Crisis Sep 01, 2026

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President Trump has launched heavy retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, lawmakers passed an interim spending bill to avoid a fall government shutdown while Republicans push votes to force Democrats on the record over progressive policies ahead of November.
Democratic strategist and FOX News contributor Richard Fowler, Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies Colin Reed, and FOX News Chief Congressional correspondent Chad Pergram discuss key Senate races, the GOP's upcoming midterm convention, and how global strategy and kitchen-table issues will shape control of Congress.

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Common Ground: Midterm Map Momentum Shifts Aug 27, 2026

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With less than 70 days until the midterm elections and control of Congress at stake, shifting power rankings are turning once-safe seats into high-stakes toss-ups. Republican Media Consultant Alex Castellanos and Democratic Strategist Matt Bennett debate whether a rising wave of Democratic Socialism will energize conservative voters or if backlash against President Trump will tip the balance to Democrats.

They also analyze pivotal Senate matchups across the country, examining how primary battles and controversial candidates in states like Texas, Michigan, and Massachusetts could redefine the political landscape.

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All-Star Panel: Financial Pressure on Tehran & Trump's Supreme Court Voting Win Aug 25, 2026

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As Iran’s currency reaches a record low, the U.S. is adding further pressure with a new wave of sanctions, dubbed “Operation Economic Outcast.” Meanwhile, the Trump Administration secures a major Supreme Court win over mail-in ballots.

Opinion Editor of ‘The Daily Wire’ Ben Domenech, Former State Dept Spokesperson under Obama Marie Harf, and FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson join Bret to unpack what this strategic shift means for President Trumps Iran strategy moving forward, as well as give their analysis of their analysis of CIA Director John Radcliffe’s clandestine meeting with Vladimir Putin and the Supreme Court’s decision on mail-in balloting.

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Rebuilding the Arsenal: Under Secretary Michael Duffey on U.S. Munitions Aug 20, 2026

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As ongoing operations in Iran and the Middle East raise concerns over depleted missile stockpiles, the Pentagon is moving rapidly to revitalize the nation's defense industrial base.

Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey outlines how the U.S. is scaling up production with defense industry partners. He addresses the administration's efforts to overcome supply chain bottlenecks to keep pace with global threats.

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Midterm Risks & President Trump's Shift On Iran Aug 18, 2026

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President Trump announces the U.S. is walking away from the temporary truce with Iran just as key primary battles unfold in Florida and Alaska. Co-host of The Five Jessica Tarlov, Chief Political Correspondent for The Washington Examiner Byron York, and FOX News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy dissect the White House's foreign policy maneuvering, high-stakes Senate races, and how economic anxieties could shape November's election outcomes.
They analyze a surging movement of Democratic Socialists forcing both parties to rethink their strategies for the upcoming midterms.

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Midterm Primary Fallout: Progressives Lose Battleground State Aug 13, 2026

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After surprising primary election results shook up Wisconsin, whether a progressive wave will sweep the Democratic Party this midterm cycle remains to be seen. Former advisor to the Biden White House Yemisi Egbewole, Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway, and editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider Josh Kraushaar assess the fallout from these unexpected primary outcomes.Later, the panel examines the national security implications of a recent immigration fraud scheme involving Chinese nationals, and they react to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s departure from the White House.

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All-Star Panel: Economic Pressure in Iran & High-Stakes Primaries Aug 11, 2026

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As President Trump demands compensation from Iran amid mounting economic pressure and lingering uncertainty over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, primary voters head to the polls in high-stakes races across Wisconsin and South Carolina.

Democratic strategist Leslie Marshall, founding editor of the Washington Free Beacon Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Audio White House reporter Jared Halpern weigh in on the White House’s strategy in the Middle East, analyze the influence of Democratic Socialists ahead of the midterms, and explain what these compounding pressures mean for both parties in November.

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The Socialist Surge: Progressive Wins & The Democratic Divide Aug 06, 2026

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Following DSA-backed candidate Abdul El-Sayed's narrow primary victory in Michigan, the Democratic Party faces growing internal divisions. At the same time, Republicans prepare to capitalize on the shift ahead of the midterms. Axios political reporter Stef Kight, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, and FOX News contributor Jason Riley join guest hostand co-anchor of America Reports John Roberts to analyze the leftward turn of the Democratic Party.

Later, they dive into the U.S.-Iran dispute over the Strait of Hormuz and the uncertain future of U.S. strategy in the Middle East.

This originally aired on Special Report Wednesday August 5th, 2026.

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One-on-One: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Aug 04, 2026

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Last week, Bret sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for an in-depth assessment of the current state of the war in Ukraine.

In the conversation, President Zelenskyy opens up about what "winning" looks like on the ground, the rapid rise of military tech partnerships with the U.S., and why Ukraine urgently needs a "winter package" of anti-ballistic defenses. He highlights his concerns about Russia's involvement in Iran's attacks on Middle Eastern countries and its impact on U.S. support for Ukraine.

This interview took place on Tuesday, 07/28, and originally aired on Special Report.

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Common Ground: Cutting Off Russia's War Machine Jul 30, 2026

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As the Senate votes to pass a bipartisan sanctions bill aimed at cutting off the funding driving Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) examine how the bill targets Russia's shadow fleet.

They also discuss primary energy buyers like China, the lasting foreign policy legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, and how bipartisan cooperation remains essential to maintaining American strength abroad.

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